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  'Even if efforts fail...': Shivakumar's cryptic post after meeting with Rahul Gandhi sparks buzz

  January 14, 2026 12:56 IST

  Congress top leader Rahul Gandhi held a brief conversation with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar in Mysuru separately for a few minutes.

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  Karnataka: Man kidnaps two school students during lunch break, gets caught after his bike crashes

  January 13, 2026 14:32 IST

  The police, using CCTV camera footage, spotted the two children with a man on a motorcycle and began tracking the motorcycle's movements.

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  Karnataka power tussle: Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar may be called to Delhi if needed, says Kharge

  January 12, 2026 18:45 IST

  Karnataka power tussle: After the Congress stormed to power in Karnataka in 2023, the party top brass had reportedly finalised a 2.5-year formula for Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar; although both the leaders have denied about it.

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  Teen kills Bengaluru techie for refusing sexual advances; set house on fire to stage accident

  January 12, 2026 10:30 IST

  It was initially suspected that she died due to suffocation from smoke, after a fire broke out at her two-bedroom flat, allegedly due to a short circuit, late on the night of January 3.

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  Ancient treasure trove unearthed in Karnataka: Pot of coins, ornaments stuns Gadag during digging

  January 11, 2026 9:57 IST

  Authorities and local police swiftly arrived, sealing the site and taking possession of the treasure to block any interference. The artifacts were transferred to the archaeology department for in-depth analysis of their composition, coin markings, and craftsmanship to establish their era.

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  Drunk driver's car rampage caught on CCTV: Bengaluru restaurant narrowly escapes horrific disaster

  January 10, 2026 14:24 IST

  Young diners outside the restaurant heard the divider smash and scattered just in time, evading injury as the car roared past in a drunken blur. Their quick reactions proved lucky amid the high-speed mayhem on a packed city street.

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  Karnataka govt transfers Ballari New Year's violence probe to CID amid political firestorm

  January 10, 2026 9:17 IST

  Ballari violence: The Congress-led Karnataka government transferred the Ballari violence case to the CID to guarantee a detailed and unbiased investigation into the shooting, arrests, and deep-seated political tensions.

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  Sabarimala gold theft row: SIT arrests ex-chief priest over links to main accused

  January 09, 2026 17:43 IST

  Sabarimala gold theft case: Witnesses, including ex-Travancore Devaswom Board president A. Padmakumar, revealed Kandararu Rajeevaru's close relationship with Bengaluru-based sponsor Unnikrishnan Potti - the main accused.

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  Karnataka refuses to implement VB-G RAM G Act, to challenge it in court: 'Violation of right to work

  January 08, 2026 21:04 IST

  The Cabinet stated that the new provision completely ignores the states, with the Centre unilaterally deciding the terms and conditions while expecting states to contribute 40 per cent of the cost.

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  Karnataka Government allocates 69% of its ad budget to National Herald in 2024-25; BJP cries foul

  January 08, 2026 18:09 IST

  In 2024-25, the Congress government in Karnataka spent a total of Rs 1.42 crore on advertisements in national newspapers, of which about 69 per cent went to the National Herald.

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  'JD(S) may soon merge with BJP, will be good for Congress': Shivakumar ups ante on Kumaraswamy

  January 08, 2026 18:00 IST

  Kumaraswamy and Shivakumar have regularly been at loggerheads lately, with the union minister recently criticising the deputy chief minister over the violence in Ballari and questioning why he convened a meeting of police officers. However, Shivakumar said he does not need tips from Kumaraswamy.

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  Bengaluru engineer dies after falling from 16th floor of apartment

  January 07, 2026 23:53 IST

  A team from Bagalgunte Police Station arrived at the scene and registered a case. Authorities confirmed that the cause of death and the circumstances surrounding the fall are under investigation.

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  Boiler explosion at sugar factory in Karnataka's Belagavi kills three, six injured

  January 07, 2026 20:38 IST

  The explosion caused molten hot material from the boiler to spill onto workers who were on duty at the time. The sudden release of extreme heat left several workers badly burned.

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  BJP woman worker alleges stripping, assault by police during arrest in Karnataka's Hubballi | Video

  January 07, 2026 14:39 IST

  The woman was taken into custody following a complaint by Congress corporator Suvarna Kallakuntla. This complaint is related to a previous dispute between Congress and BJP workers during the voter list revision exercise in the state.

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  Siddaramaiah becomes Karnataka's longest-serving chief minister, breaks Devaraj Urs' record

  January 07, 2026 9:56 IST

  Siddaramaiah becomes the longest-serving Chief Minister of Karnataka. Deputy CM D K Shivakumar acknowledged the milestone and wished him "good luck".

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  Karnataka to replace sanitary napkins with menstrual cups in schools. Check details

  January 06, 2026 23:15 IST

  According to the revised government order, the initiative will now be expanded statewide as part of efforts to promote sustainable and cost-effective menstrual hygiene solutions.

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  Mysuru court receives bomb threat, premises evacuated as bomb disposal squad rushed to spot

  January 06, 2026 13:07 IST

  Following the threat, judicial officers, lawyers, litigants and court staff were evacuated from the complex, and court proceedings were temporarily halted, they said. A bomb disposal squad was rushed to the spot and was conducting a thorough search of the premises, a senior police officer said.

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  Karnataka accident: 15 injured as speeding truck rams KSRTC bus in Udupi, two critical in hospital

  January 06, 2026 9:46 IST

  A major accident in Udupi's Kundapura area left 15 people injured when a speeding tipper truck rammed into a KSRTC bus. Several passengers, including students, were hurt, with two in critical condition.

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  Karnataka: 11 monkeys found dead in Tumakuru forest area; samples sent for forensic analysis

  January 05, 2026 13:28 IST

  A post-mortem examination was conducted, and prima facie findings suggest suspected food poisoning, as rice was found in the oesophagus and intestines of the animals.

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  Woman injured after stones hurled at religious procession in Bengaluru's JJ Nagar; case registered

  January 05, 2026 7:36 IST

  An FIR has been registered in the matter, and an investigation is underway, a police officer said. Security has been tightened in the area, and West Division Deputy Commissioner of Police Yatish N B visited the police station to review the situation.

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  Karnataka: Priest survives horrific car flip after tyre nurst near Mangaluru | Video

  January 03, 2026 22:07 IST

  House CCTV footage chillingly documents the ordeal as car veering erratically after the tyre burst, smashing into the courtyard, and flipping upside down. Gone viral, the intense clip leaves viewers breathless- marvelling at the driver's unscathed escape.

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  Shashi Tharoor defends Karnataka’s demolition drive in Bengaluru amid party discontent

  January 03, 2026 16:53 IST

  Shashi Tharoor, addressing the media on Friday, clarified that the land on which the demolished houses were built was government-owned and the residents had been living there illegally.

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  Ballari violence: Probe reveals bullet fired from Congress MLA's bodyguard's gun killed party worker

  January 03, 2026 9:47 IST

  Clashes erupted in Ballari on Thursday evening after supporters of Congress MLA Nara Bharath Reddy allegedly put up banners outside the residence of BJP MLA, Janardhana Reddy, in the Avambhavi area.

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  Ballari SP suspended by Karnataka government over Valmiki banner clash; inquiry pending

  January 03, 2026 9:27 IST

  Ballari violence: The suspended officer shall be paid subsistence allowance in accordance with Rule 4 of All India Service (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 1969, the state government stated in its order. It also said that the DIGP has recommended necessary action against Nejjur.

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  'Keeps lying': BJP cites Karnataka government survey to 'fact-check' Rahul Gandhi over 'vote chori'

  January 02, 2026 11:48 IST

  In an X post, BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said Rahul Gandhi, who is the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, keeps 'lying' about EVMs and the Election Commission, but he was 'fact-checked' by his own government in Karnataka.

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  Leopard, unborn cubs die due to suspected quarrying blast near Bengaluru; government orders probe

  January 02, 2026 10:57 IST

  The Karnataka government has swung into action following the incident, with Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre ordering a comprehensive probe. Khandre accepted that as per initial findings, it could be assumed that the leopard died due to a blast triggered by illegal mining.

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  Clashes erupt in Karnataka's Ballari between Congress-BJP supporters; 1 dead

  January 03, 2026 9:28 IST

  The police said it had to resort to lathi-charge to bring the situation under control. Following the clashes, additional forces have been deployed and the security has been heightened in the area to avoid any further clashes.

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  Most voters in Karnataka trust EVMs, believe elections are free and fair, finds new survey

  January 01, 2026 22:11 IST

  The survey, which covered 5,100 respondents across 102 Assembly constituencies in the administrative divisions of Bengaluru, Belagavi, Kalaburagi and Mysuru, was conducted by Chief Electoral Officer V Anbukumar.